Quality of life in Minnesota is intrinsically tied to the health of its inhabitants. Healthy people are better able to secure higher levels of education and work. Businesses retain a vital and productive workforce, which attracts new economic growth. Health care costs, and their burden to society, are reduced. We track data about health insurance coverage, mental health, obesity, and diabetes to better understand how Minnesota is doing to ensure the physical and mental health of its citizens.

Fast facts

6
%

of Minnesotans under age 65 lack health insurance coverage

Minnesota's uninsured rate has fallen dramatically since 2013, but the downward trend has stagnated in recent years and ticked up sharply in 2024.

1 in 7 Minnesotans experience frequent poor mental health

The share of adults reporting frequent poor mental health has increased in recent years.
14 %

More than 1 in 10 Minnesotans have been diagnosed with diabetes

The prevalence of diabetes has increased slightly since 2011, but Minnesota's diabetes rate remains lower than the national average.
11 %
1 in 3

Minnesotans are obese

33% of adult Minnesotans are obese, up from 26% ten years ago.

Key measures

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